Wind Storm to Hit Wednesday, Thursday

Strong winds are expected to hit the Bay Area over the next two days. Have you taken any precautions?

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PG&E is anticipating some power outages if the wind storm produces the 60 mph gusts that weather forecasters are predicting, spokeswoman Tamar Sarkissian said this morning.

The National Weather Service has issued a high-wind warning for the Bay Area that will be in effect for Wednesday and Thursday as a dry weather system moves through the region, weather service forecaster Duane Dykema said.

"It's not really what most people would consider a 'storm,'" Dykema said

Rain is not expected, but gusts of 60 to 70 mph are anticipated at higher elevations, with gusts of 40 to 45 mph in lower-lying areas. "It's going to be really blustery almost everywhere," he said.

While the city is out preparing for the storm, officials are warning drivers and residents to drive cautiosly and alert the city for any downed power lines or trees.

Of the power outages in PG&E's service area, 13 percent are caused by tree limbs that fall onto power lines. Of those, 90 percent are caused by healthy tree branches, Sarkissian said.

Customers reporting power outages can call PG&E at 1-800-743-5002. People who encounter a downed power line should assume it is live, keep a safe distance away, and call 911 and PG&E.

If a tree or branch is blown over or causing problems, residents should call the Healdsburg Department of Public Works at 707-431-3346. Or, if an emergency, contact Healdsburg Police at 707-431-3377.

Let us know what problem areas you think will be bad? Or if you see a problem, report it. And, post any photos or video you have of the storm.

- Bay City News and Kelly Dunleavy.